Fender Unveils Two New Exotic American Acoustasonic Stratocaster Models

By Sam Roche
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These Cocobolo- and Ziricote-bodied beauties won't come cheap...

Fender Limited Edition American Acoustasonic Stratocaster
(Image credit: Fender)

Fender has revealed details of two new exotically finished American Acoustasonic Stratocaster models: one with a Cocobolo body and White Limba neck; and one with a Ziricote body and Black Limba neck.

Aside from the aesthetic changes, the models share the same specs as the existing American Acoustasonic Stratocaster, with the Fender and Fishman-designed Acoustic Engine offering 10 different sonic combinations via their trio of pickups: under-saddle piezo, internal body sensor and N4 magnetic.

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Fender Limited Edition American Acoustasonic Stratocaster in Cocobolo
Fender Limited Edition American Acoustasonic Stratocaster in Cocobolo(Image credit: Fender)


You'll need deep pockets to bag one of these beauties, however, as they'll cost $3,299 when they land on October 1.

If you remain skeptical about the design, Fender has captured some killer performances recently, from the likes of Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Striking Matches and Naia Izumi.

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Fender Limited Edition American Acoustasonic Stratocaster in Ziricote(Image credit: Fender)

For more info on the American Acoustasonic Stratocaster, check out our comprehensive review.

Sam Roche
Sam Roche

Sam was Staff Writer at GuitarWorld.com from 2019 to 2023, and also created content for Total Guitar, Guitarist and Guitar Player. He has well over 15 years of guitar playing under his belt, as well as a degree in Music Technology (Mixing and Mastering). He's a metalhead through and through, but has a thorough appreciation for all genres of music. In his spare time, Sam creates point-of-view guitar lesson videos on YouTube under the name Sightline Guitar.